Can't wait to see the world premier of Moonshadow - take a look at the video, I think you'll like it.
A collection of images I love, with a touch of every day life thrown in for fun.
...I love Pinterest - see why- it's hilarious
I just looooove Pinterest. For those of you who don't know what Pinterest is, it's an online pinboard. A great place to save and share all your favourite images. I have noticed that one of my pins has been "re-pinned" 48 times. As you can see below, it makes you laugh. A very original dummy!!!!
Happy week girls.
Ralph Lauren Spring 2012 Collection
The new Ralph Lauren 2012 collection is stunning. Extremely wearable,
beautifully tailored, the fabrics are stunning - in fact there is not
one thing I can fault.
If you would like to see the new kids collection and e-cards, go here.
Sometimes we stumble across little gems. Well I have definitely found one. A little cafe in Domain Road, South Yarra (right next to the Botanical). I even love the name - it's called "My Legendary Girlfriend". I believe it started on shaky ground, but everything seems to be on an even keel now. The decor is quirky, tea and coffee served in pretty china (the fit young male 20 somethings, and even the 60 plus fellows, all making their way from The Tan after their early morning "constitutional" don't seem to mind "supping from these pretties) It has THE BEST coffee I have ever tasted, a big statement I know, but true. And the menu simple but fresh and a bit left of centre. A pleasant change from the norm (albeit tasty but conventional) fare at the Domain Cafe & The Botancial. My new fave is the avocado & lemon juice on sourdough, topped off with the most perfect (not runny) poached egg, with fine slices of fresh chilli, mint and a sprinkling of persian fetta.
If you are in the area or even when visiting our fair city, do your self a HUGE favour and stop by.
I will be there again tomorrow morning for breakfast, will be paying rent soon!!! I will take some decent photos and load them tomorrow.
Happy week girls.
Look What I Got For Mothers Day . Lay-n-Go COSMO
My eldest son bought me this for Mothers Day. It's called the Lay-n-Go COSMO. Rather than emptying the contents of your makeup bag all over the vanity every morning and making a mess, just open the Lay-n-Go, it flattens out, then when finished, just pull the cord, and it's ready to go into your handbag. So easy. At the moment you can only get it in Australia from here.
.....oooooh, it's been a while
It has been a while, and my only excuse is lack of time. Pretty poor excuse, I know. I see how many of you fit soooo much into your day, and thought, well, how are you all doing it. We all have the same 24 hours a day, we all have families, work, play and so many other responsibilities. So I came to the conclusion that this was how it was done. It is all
down to two things. Scheduling and simplicity. I have put these two
things into practice for the past month and my life has been literally
transformed. I have always been a "list maker", but never allocated time to any one project. I would look at my list and become totally overwhelmed. Below is my new "Mantra". I
love this so much, I printed it off, reduced it to business card size
and had it laminated and I carry it in my wallet and stick it up at
strategic points all over the house, just to remind me. It works - try
it.
So there you have it. "Scheduling and simplicity". Pretty easy really - it has only taken me 48 years to "get it" though!!!!!
I have achieved so much in such a small time frame. Speaking of which, my business (TimeFramed) is moving forward in leaps and bounds with a new website being developed and with it a new look blog. Both should be ready in 6 weeks, so, watch this space.
So there you have it. "Scheduling and simplicity". Pretty easy really - it has only taken me 48 years to "get it" though!!!!!
I have achieved so much in such a small time frame. Speaking of which, my business (TimeFramed) is moving forward in leaps and bounds with a new website being developed and with it a new look blog. Both should be ready in 6 weeks, so, watch this space.
...Rachel Ashwells New Book
...Wow, I am featured on Domestic Ease Top 12
I am featured in this weeks Domestic Ease, top 12. If you haven't seen this website before, have a look here. I think you'll like it.
Happy weekend.
......Appreciate the annoying things in life.
I have had the painters in this week. On day one, I was chatting away to the head painter about "paint colours" when in the background, my two eldest boys were squabbling. I said to the painter, "I wish they would stop, it's very annoying. He said to me, "Sharon, enjoy every annoying moment of their arguing, wrestling, squabbling" that you can. My 20 year old boy went prawn trawling last year, the boat sank, my boy drowned, we don't have closure because no body was found, and every day I wish I could hear the annoying sounds of my two boys arguing." Well, boy did I take stock. He's right, we should appreciate more in life, even the annoying things.
Have a good weekend girls.
...sometimes love's scary!!!
...every time I look at this it makes me laugh. Hope you are having a happy week and that this makes you laugh too.
...Queen B Candles - Just in time for Earth hour
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Cate, the owner of Queen B candles . What a lovely, kind and generous soul she is and definitely one who "walks her talk". She is passionate about what she does. Her company make the most exquisite candles that are made from pure beeswax. They are beautiful, have the faintest smell of honey and are HEALTHY to burn. If you would like to order some candles from Queen B, it's not too late to order them now, just in time for earth hour (26th March). If you enjoy burning candles, please take a minute to read the info below.
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The main alternative to beeswax is paraffin - representing over 95% of all candles sold.
Paraffin is a petro-chemical by-product which, when burned, emits a toxic smoke (for toxicity information go to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rtecs/rv55730.html). Paraffin is the grayish-black sludge oozing out of petroleum refineries.
To make this waxy sludge more 'palatable' it is then bleached (which creates dioxins), processed and then texturised using carcinogenic chemicals. Candle makers then take this bleached, toxic wax, and colour it with synthetic colourants and artificial scents selling these candles to the unsuspecting public to burn in their living room!! Fantastic!
The toxic smoke from the paraffin candles covers your walls, furniture, carpet and curtains, not to mention the inside of your lungs and your skin.
In addition, many paraffin candles are made with a lead core or zinc core wick, further polluting your environment with toxic smoke. There is a lot more profit in paraffin.
A similar study was conducted in Australia by Mike van Alphen which concluded "Modelling of a number of residential scenarios and detailed exposure assessments readily demonstrate that daily candle* burning of several hours duration would result in elevated blood lead levels. The burning of multiple candles in a confined space for greater than 3-6 hours daily would readily result in severe Pb poisoning." (go to http://www.lead.org.au/mr/9-8-99.html)
...Michael Buble
Went to Michael Buble last night. All I can say is WOW. He is everything the critics are saying and more. He was fabulous. He is so talented AND hilarious. He also did a Michael Jackson song (imitating Michael Jackson) and you could have sworn it was MJ singing.
I loved that he was so grateful. He thanked everyone for taking the time to come and see him right down to the babysitters you were arranged so that the mums and dad's could be there.
Rod Laver Arena was at capacity and the crowd were jumping. We were entertained first by the fabulous "Naturally 7". They too brought the house down. If you haven't heard of them, they are worthwhile googling.
Our seats were unbelievable. Frond row side so we were slightly elevated - we could almost touch him. I liked though that he went through the crowd to the middle and performed 3 songs on the tiny stage there so everyone could get a closer look.
We had a great night - THANK YOU MB. x
Taken when he was in the middle of the Arena. Sorry photo is blurry, taken on my IPHONE - should really have taken my proper camera.
......a reminder of the important things in life
please remember to turn off my playlist (ipod to the right) before listening to this - enjoy xxx
...Happy Valentines Day
I surprised Nick with this little Valentines gift.Yes I know the name is embarrasing - but you know what it's like when you're young and in love, and the name has stuck ever since. His mates have modified it a little and call him poo!!!! A bit of fun. Thank you for being my Valentine NP. xxxxxx
...Flooding in Melbourne
My goodness, this is what I faced last night, on my way to pick up my husband as, his car had been "written off" in the flash flood that we experienced last night here in Melbourne. The aftermath of cyclone Anthony, the cyclone before Yasi. It was quite scary - I was caught in "waves" literally out of the blue. Lucky I was in a 4wd, as the 5 sedans (& 1 ute) in front of me were stranded. I cannot even comprehend what our Queensland neighbours must have gone through.
Oh well, a car can be replaced. Happy weekend all and stay safe - wherever you are.
......I Love A Sunburnt Country - Leunig
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"please click on image to enlarge"
That just about sums it up.
Happy Australia Day to everybody.
......a fresh start
Well Happy New Year to you. We are just back from a fabulous 2 weeks down at the beach and I feel totally renewed and ready for all the wonderful things that 2011 will bring.
Out with the old, and that definitely includes toxic so called friendships. Here's to new friends, and wonderful old friends, wonderful family, new experiences, new places to visit, making new memories and to lots of good health and happiness.
And yes I am focusing on all that is good and happy in the world, but we won't forget our Queensland neighbours. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. xxx
...what is Christmas all about?
Please scroll down a little to the right and turn off my playlist first before you play this.
...Christmas Hilarity-You must watch this
This is so funny. If you watch this, please remember to scroll to the end of my blog and turn down my playlist first.
......Christmas Beauties
images: mostly Martha Stewart but a few from unknown sources
Hello there lovelies. Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been away on a lovely pre-Christmas break. I am re-charged and raring to go, getting the last of the Christmas orders delivered.
Hope you are not all too soggy where you are. Here in old Melbourne town, it has been bucketing down.
......Forever Planet Earth
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and turn OFF my playlist before watching. A friend sent me this -it's so lovely. Enjoy.
...Taking Stock
VCE studying is well underway, with the final exams starting Thursday. With all the reflection we have been doing over the past week at the valedictory celebrations, it has had me "contemplating life" and taking stock. What a special time it is for all those finishing Senior School. To our dear son Cam, the very best of luck to you, we are so proud of you and love you so much. You light up our lives.
...MUUUUM THERE'S A CHICKEN IN THE BACK YARD!!!!!!
Just had to share this with you. My youngest is still getting over it!!!! Ben was looking out the family room window and "gazing and grazing" when suddenly, he was stuttering at me. He couldn't get the words out. I said what's wrong, whats wrong. He was pointing, still stuttering then all of a sudden blurted out the words 'THERE'S A CHICKEN IN THE BACK YARD". I looked outside and sure enough, there was "a chicken in the back yard". Here are some shot's that he took on my iphone. I thought it was amusing but Ben thought it was quite extraordinary - "A CHICKEN IN THE BACK YARD". Don't know about you, but growing up in the suburbs, it really wasn't THAT unusual for people to have "CHICKENS IN THE BACK YARD". Our dog Charlie thought all his Christmas (dinners) had come at once!!!
...Spring is Just Around the Corner!!!
Spring is just around the corner!!!!! - not the prettiest of images but couldn't resist this girls- hope it made you smile.
...... Goodbye Notebook Magazine
I am very sad to learn that "Notebook"magazine (an Australian publication) will be publishing it's last edition this month. One of the few mags in the marketplace that doesn't write about gossip, dieting, celebrities etc. It is very inspirational, providing everyday solutions to women's busy lives and insights centred around thought provoking, intelligent and compassionate journalism. I will miss you Notebook - thanks for 5 great years.
......Polyvore
I love Polyvore. It's fun, creative (if creativity isn't your forte - it forces you to be!). Go here and have a play - a fabulous time waster. Happy weekend girls.
I love Polyvore - it is fun, creative, (ev
How to be happy by viviana65 featuring a diamante ring
... "Random Chanel"
I had to post these fabulous shots of "Random Chanel" courtesy of the very talented Susan, over at
The Zhush.
- aren't they fun!
Go here and have a look at the stunning transformation of her ski lodge - I love her style - just gorgeous.
Have a great week.
The Zhush.
- aren't they fun!
Go here and have a look at the stunning transformation of her ski lodge - I love her style - just gorgeous.
Have a great week.
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